Consider the following fauna : 1. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. Malabar Civet 3. Sambar Deer How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?

Gives a clear definition/example of a nocturnal mammal (bats) and describes behavioural markers used to label species as nocturnal (feed at night, sleep by day).

A student could use this rule (night-feeding / day-sleeping = nocturnal) to check field accounts of lion-tailed macaque activity patterns and decide if they fit this nocturnal pattern.

Identifies another Western Ghats mammal (Malabar civet) explicitly described as nocturnal, showing that nocturnality is a noted trait for some species in the same biogeographic region.

A student could map species of the Western Ghats (including lion-tailed macaque) and compare documented activity times for regional mammals to see if nocturnality is common or exceptional.

Lists the lion-tailed macaque among 'unique animals of India' (a primate), which links it taxonomically to other primates discussed elsewhere in the snippets.

A student could use basic outside knowledge about typical primate activity patterns (many primates are diurnal) and then look for specific behavioural notes on lion-tailed macaque to test whether it matches the common primate pattern or is an exception.

Shows the lion-tailed macaque is a Schedule I protected species (highlighting its prominence), implying it is well-studied and that behavioural descriptors (e.g., diurnal/nocturnal) are likely recorded in authoritative sources.

A student could therefore consult protected-species accounts or conservation reports (using the schedule listing as a cue) to find direct behavioural data on activity periods.